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Coalville Library
A large, busy library close to the town centre. The library has a ramp to the entrance and is on one level with wide aisles.
| Smart access | Staffed | Smart access | |
| Monday | 8-10am | 10am-6pm | 6-7pm |
| Tuesday | 8-10am | 10am-6pm | 6-7pm |
| Wednesday | 8am-1pm | - | 1-7pm |
| Thursday | 8-10am | 10am-6pm | 6-7pm |
| Friday | 8-10am | 10am-6pm | 6-7pm |
| Saturday | 8-10am | 10am-4pm | 4-6pm |
| Sunday | CLOSED |
Getting Smart Library access
Contact your library to arrange a short induction and to have your library membership updated to allow Smart Library access. You will be familiarised with the library layout and exits.
When you have Smart Library membership you will be able use any of our 14 Smart Libraries. If you wish to do this it is important to visit the library during staffed hours before using it in self-access mode, and to familiarise yourself with the exits and layout of any library you intend to access by checking the floorplan on the library web page.
Events
Activities
Colouring Club
Every Thursday 1pm to 2.30pm.
An informal group for those wishing to do some colouring in a friendly and relaxed group. Materials provided for this drop in, free session.
Enterprise hubs
Every Friday 10am to 12pm.
Provides support for anyone aged 18 or above looking for support with business or self-employment. Come along to our informal drop-in sessions for one-to-one business support, business opportunity profiles, market analysis, information regarding business plans, local business information, networking opportunities and access to seminars.
Make friends with a book
Every Tuesday 1pm to 2.30pm.
A place to relax, a chance to make new friends, and a new way to enjoy sharing reading. There is no pressure to read or talk, you can simply drop in, sit down and relax as you listen to a good story or poem. There is no homework and free refreshments are available.
Stay and Play Saturdays
Alternate Saturdays 10:30am to 12pm.
Coalville Library will run ‘Construction Club’ and ‘Games Gang’ so come along and enjoy playing with Lego at Construction Club or try out our wide range of games and puzzles at Games Gang. Free for adults and children. Please ring the library to enquire whether it is currently a ‘Construction Club’ or ‘Games Gang’ week.
Work clubs
Every Friday 10am to 12pm.
If you are aged 18 or above we can help you with returning to work, if you are under threat of redundancy, looking for a career change, looking for employment or training. Come along to our informal drop-in sessions for help with CVs, cover letters, setting up an email address, IT skills, searching and applying for jobs, interview techniques, access to training and volunteering opportunities.
Wriggly Readers
Every Monday 2.15pm to 2.45pm and every Thursday 10.15am to 10.45am
Fun, informal sessions where babies and children aged 0-4 years and their parents/carers can join in with stories, songs and rhymes in a welcoming environment. An opportunity for families to meet and make friends.